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Newspaper

The Diller Record

Location

Diller, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1912

Page

4

Rough humor and political hopes fill the page

The column mixes anecdotes and social notes. It mentions Kansas voters facing a constitutional amendment on equal suffrage and a campaign by women. Other items joke about a dog chasing a horn and a domestic squabble. It references ads, etiquette, and a German view of American women.

Kansas

Move to Direct Election of Senators Across States

Secretary of State Knox forwards certified copies of the congressional resolution to all state governors, urging action by state legislatures on the proposed constitutional amendment for direct Senate elections. Ratification by three fourths of states will promulgate the amendment. no time limit exists. California Outlook.

Knox State Department Secretary of State United States Congress California

Country Life Builds Healthier Children and Minds

The article argues country living produces healthier children than urban upbringing. It cites fresh vegetables, eggs, milk, bread baked by farmers’ wives, and a clean atmosphere as advantages over city coal smoke and dust. A robust body is linked to self confidence and vigor.

A Woman Reflects On Age And Companionship In Life

A woman argues age frees her to choose companions, praising intelligent men and criticizing societal punishment for independent views. She asserts advanced age allows confidence in sociable choices, while stressing personal conduct over male actions in all walks of life.

Dubbleigh’s Fast Ride Provokes Quick Payoff Claim

In Togus at the Eagle House Dubbleigh boasts a rapid 55 minute trip from Watkins Corners. An old man demands twenty five to settle the alleged violation, while Dubbleigh counters with witnesses among his guests and a claim of speedy proof.

Dubbleigh Eagle House Togus Watkins Corners Walal Harper’s Weekly Ford

Herodotus and Egyptian Lore in Early History

Excerpt notes Herodotus and Buchus favoring Egyptian tales as history and urges faithful recording of traditions. It mentions Egyptian beliefs about Ceres and Bacchus ruling the realms below and the soul’s nature, with an aside about a detective tale from Col. H K Shakelford and a robber confrontation on Elm Avenue.

Herodotus Buchus Ceres Bacchus

Horse Comes Back From China in Sly Trade Tale

Los Angeles jeweler A. H. Whitman recounts a parable of a horse he released with 65 to shoot it, then sought bids and received a reply claiming a gentle family horse. He traveled to a Chinese town named in the letter and found the writer’s description aligned with his animal.

A. H. Whitman Los Angeles Cal Witman Ben Steed China

Fragmentary Note Describes Whale Characteristics

The OCR fragment mentions whales with lower jaws and rich yellow oil from their sides, implying a description of whale anatomy or product. No further context or dates are provided to identify the event, location, or source publication.

Smallest People in the World Highlighted

Report notes Andaman natives described as the smallest people on record with average heights around three feet and weights near seventy pounds, focusing on their stature and physical measurements.

Andaman Ts- Sania Daou Chen

Paper bag cooking prompt spurs kitchen debate

Mrs Crawford suggests trying new paper bag cooking while Mrs Crabshaw doubts its ease compared with grabbing meals from the delicatessen store. The judge moderates the light exchange highlighting modern convenience versus traditional prep.

Crawford

Queer Trouble in Punchlines About Oysters

A brief quip stages a joke about oysters and their fate on a shell road. The exchange plays on wordplay suggesting the oyster’s difficult journey and a pun on shell.

Done Away With Mrs Gadd Dialogue Punchline

A humorous exchange features Mrs Gadd noting a lack of age in Mrs Gabb and Mrs Gabb replying with delight that her age is hidden, prompting Mrs Gadd to reveal she has scratched it from the family Bible.

Curious Bits of History on Habeas Corpus Law

The article recounts England’s habeas corpus law as a landmark in civil liberty under Charles II. It notes his reluctant support to gain favor, a divided Parliament, and a comic voting incident where a fat lord’s ten votes were recorded for him. The piece highlights the oddity since the majority was under ten and the measure ultimately passed.

England Charles the Second Charles

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank T. Pearce Diller Jit LaFollette Gore Sally Col. H.K. Shakelford Elm Avenue Detroit J.D. Fanders Nebr AVA Diller, Neb A. W. Macy Joseph B. Bowles J.monroe Davis Over2First National Bank Fairbury, Neb O. C. Diehl Dole Black Bell Edward E. Steffen Ella St Beatrice Tse L. P. Raymond
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